Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken cutlets or 2 chicken breasts cut horizontally
- 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn kernels or southwest corn, drained
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with chilies or petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice juice from 1 lime
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce any variety
- ¾ cup shredded mexican cheese blend
- chopped fresh cilantro, jalapeños, and avocado for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to broil (500°F) and set the rack 6 inches below the broiler.
- In a small bowl, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Set aside 1½ teaspoons for later use.
- Season both sides of the chicken with the spice mix.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until fully cooked (165℉). Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Cook the diced onion for 4-5 minutes until tender.
- Add the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, reserved spice mix, and lime juice to the skillet and stir. Cook for 4-5 minutes until heated through.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, brush with barbecue sauce, and top with shredded cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve with chopped cilantro, jalapeños, and avocado if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more jalapeños or spices to the seasoning mix.
For a healthier option, use skinless chicken breasts and low-sodium beans and corn.
This dish pairs wonderfully with a fresh salad or rice.
- Prep Time: 9 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 101mg